Audi Returns To Sports Cars With C Concept Roadster
Following a series of high-profile leaks, Audi has officially unveiled the Concept C. It’s a hardtop roadster that previews the brand’s new design philosophy as well as a production model that will likely be based on the redesigned Porsche 718. Looking bold and minimalist, the concept embraces the spirit of the Auto Union Type C and features the all-new “Audi brand face.” The latter is a radical departure as features a rectangular grille with portrait orientation. The grille is flanked by angular accents, which channel air into vertical curtains that have a design that mimics the central grille. They’re joined by slender four-element headlights, which are slated to become a design element that will “define Audi’s visual identity during both day and night.” The eye-catching design continues further back as the concept has a rakish windscreen and streamlined bodywork. The latter features taut surfaces, sharp lines, and a pronounced shoulder line that runs the entire length of th...
